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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 1, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on November 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on November 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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INDEPENDENCE, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 24, 2018 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
INDEPENDENCE, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 24, 2018 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Tristan Thompson (vs TOR – $6,100): Needs 26.9 fantasy points. It was a rough night for the Cavaliers on Friday, but Thompson did have 35.4 fantasy points against the Celtics. I don’t like the matchup because the Raptors frontcourt is among the best in the league and it’s not like Thompson is a dominant force. But he does get minutes and he’s the best frontcourt option on the Cavaliers, which counts for something. Diagnosis: Minutes are there, matchup is rough.

Jarrett Allen (at WAS – $6,000): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. Allen had 39.9 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Friday. He’s shown a high ceiling all season, but has been prone to be invisible for some stretches. He should not be invisible against the Wizards. Points and rebounds will be there and I expect him to chip in with some defensive plays. Gets plenty of minutes as well, which helps. Diagnosis: High ceiling and good salary. A bit inconsistent.

Jonas Valanciunas (at CLE – $5,500): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. There’s a big drop between Valanciunas and the rest of the centers on Saturday. Valanciunas hasn’t made much of an impact in recent games, but this could be a blowout, which means more minutes for him. He did have 24.9 fantasy points in 20 minutes against the Cavaliers on opening night. Diagnosis: Call him reliable at this salary.